Swelling of the lymph nodes and red streaks leading from an open wound toward to heart are both signs that a wound has become infected.

Which of the following should not be done for a possible spinal injury?

The most effective treatment for stroke victims are only available if the stroke is recognized within

Which of the following should not be done in controlling severe external bleeding?

The appearance of vomit, bad breath, or the smell of alcohol might be factors that would hinder a bystander from helping in an emergency.

What body position should you place a person who is suffering from an ingested poison as you are waiting for EMS to arrive?  This position delays the advance of the poison into the small intestine.

The nurse is teaching a group of clients about preventing low back pain and injury. Which statement should the nurse identify as an indication that a client requires further clarification?

The patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for an outpatient CT scan with intravenous contrast. What information obtained by the nurse during admission indicates a need for a change in the patient’s regimen?

The nurse and LPN/LVN are caring for a type 2 diabetic patient who is admitted for gallbladder surgery. Which nursing action can the nurse delegate to the LPN/LVN?

A patient is newly diagnosed with diabetes. When developing an education plan what is the nurse’s first action?